Refurbished vs remanufactured: What's the difference and why does it matter?
Second-hand products have seen a surge in popularity of late as businesses and consumers alike look to save money and live more sustainably. The technology industry hasn’t been without its own mini revolution, seeing refurbished goods flood the market as online marketplaces and new business models disrupt the industry. And this trend is only set to continue with ongoing supply chain issues, the cost-of-living crisis rumbling on and the ever-growing pressures to become more sustainable.
Due to these tensions, finding cost-effective tech that does not drain the planet’s resources can lead you down two paths: Refurbishing or Remanufacturing.
It is bigger and it is cleverer -- Firewalla Gold Plus [Review]
Two years ago when we reviewed the Firewalla Blue we remarked on how tiny it was relative to the level of protection it offers.
The recently launched Gold Plus version is a much bigger and more serious piece of kit aimed at small businesses and professional home users. It offers the same simple, plug-in protection as the Blue but can be used in a number of other ways too.
Why we need to face up to the e-waste problem [Q&A]
A record 59.1 million tonnes (53.6 million tons) of e-waste was generated by homes and businesses in 2019, but only 17.4 percent of it was correctly recycled, the rest ending up in landfill or other disposal routes.
With the amount of e-waste expected to grow further, it's still the case that many people simply don't know where or how to properly recycle their obsolete devices.
A third of UK office workers face tech issues when working remotely
A third of UK office workers have experienced problems with their workplace technology while operating remotely and it can take over three days, on average, for kit to be replaced.
The research from smart locker provider Velocity Smart Technology also finds that despite the challenges IT departments have been subjected to over the last two years, 37 percent of UK workers say that support from their IT department has improved.
All you need to get started with wireless microphones -- Maono WM820 (2-person) [Review]
If you're just recording audio at home or making video calls then a wired microphone that sits on your desk, or even the one built into your laptop, is probably quite adequate.
If you want to take your recordings and calls out and about though, or if you want to conduct interviews with another person, then wireless mics offer a more practical solution. The Maono WM820 2-person kit provides all you need to get started with wireless microphones in one box.
Over a third of enterprise devices can't run Windows 11
Windows 11 began rolling out in October last year, but more than a third of devices currently in use at the average enterprise are not capable of running it according to new research from Riverbed|Aternity.
Analysis of data from millions of employee devices across hundreds of global companies using the Aternity Digital Experience Management platform seeks to better understand the state of Windows 11 readiness.
Firewalla Purple brings new levels of protection
Back in July 2021 we reported on the announcement of the Firewalla Purple network protection appliance. It was due for release in December so has been subject to some delays, but from today it's finally available to buy.
Like other Firewalla offerings it's a compact portable device that you can take anywhere to deliver enterprise-grade protection, guarding against cyberattacks and offering advanced insights into your network.
AKG Ara -- a stylish and versatile USB microphone [Review]
With more and more of us working from home and conducting our business and personal lives via video calls, microphone quality on our devices has become a serious issue.
The in-built mics on laptops are OK but if you want to make presentations or create podcasts, make music, or just make a good impression on Zoom, then you really need something better. Step forward the AKG Ara.
20TB Aegis Fortress L3 SSD is the world's largest encrypted portable drive
Backing up files to the cloud makes a lot of sense -- you can access them from anywhere, and recover them in the event of your local computer storage being compromised, damaged or stolen.
But while cloud backup is secure, it does require you to entrust your personal data to a third-party, and if you have personal or company files that you really don’t want falling into the wrong hands, then storing them on an encrypted drive could be a better -- and safer -- bet.
HP adds security by design for home and business users
HP is launching a newly integrated portfolio of secure by design PCs and printers, hardware-enforced endpoint security software, and endpoint security services to protect its customers from growing cyber threats.
The HP Wolf Security portfolio builds on the company's security research to offer a unified portfolio focused on delivering comprehensive endpoint protection and cyber-resiliency.
No more muffled conversations with the MaskFone
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic mask wearing has become the norm in many public situations. While this might be good to prevent infection spreading it does have some downsides including muffled phone calls.
Consumer electronics company Binatone is using this week’s CES to launch a clever solution, a wireless headphone and facemask combined.
Lenovo announces new hardware to improve connected experiences
With many people working from home and relying on the internet more than ever to run their personal lives, there's greater focus on the quality of online experience.
In the run up to next week’s virtual CES, Lenovo has announced a range of new devices aimed at providing better and more personalized connectivity. Among the highlights is a 5G-enabled laptop for those with out access to fast home broadband.
What's small, blue and protects your network? Firewalla! [Review]
The current shift towards remote working has shone a spotlight on the security of home networks and the potential risk they present to corporate information.
While there are various software options you can employ to offer more protection, Firewalla has a different solution in the form of a tiny box that you plug into your router.
F-Secure uncovers counterfeit Cisco network devices
Finnish cybersecurity company F-Secure has published a report detailing its investigation into a pair of counterfeit Cisco network switches.
The investigation concludes that the counterfeits had been designed to bypass processes that authenticate system components. Two different counterfeit versions of Cisco Catalyst 2960-X series switches were discovered by an IT company after a software update stopped them from working.
Klipsch launches smaller, better fitting wireless earphones with an F1 collaboration
The trouble with in-ear-style wireless earphones is they can be bulky and hard to keep in place or -- we're looking at you Apple -- have those little antennas that make you look like you've stuck cigarette ends in your ears.
Klipsch is changing all that with its new T5 II range. They are around 25 percent smaller than the earlier T5s and more closely mimic the shape of the ear for maximum comfort. They also come with six sets of ear tips to ensure more people can get a good fit.
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